Speed Review (1994) — 80% Celluloid Score
Directed by Jan de Bont · 1994 ·
Is Speed worth watching?
Yes. Speed (1994) earns an 80% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Máxima Velocidad Speed: Máxima potencia Velocidade Máxima スピード 스피드 生死时速 捍衛戰警 Hız Tuzağı
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Netflix
- YouTube TV
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Where to watch Speed by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Disney+ |
| Japan | Prime Video, Disney+ |
| Malaysia | Disney+ |
| South Korea | Disney+ |
| Thailand | Disney+ |
| Turkey | Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Disney+ |
| United States | Netflix, YouTube TV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Celluloid Score 80% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Speed worth watching?
Yes — Speed earns an 80% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller pick.
Celluloid verdict
Pop quiz, hotshot — Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s bus thriller is peak ’90s action engineering.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).
What is Speed about?
Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.
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Speed: frequently asked questions
Is Speed worth watching?
Yes. Speed (1994) has a Celluloid Score of 80%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Speed?
In the United States, Speed streams on Netflix, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Disney+ in Indonesia; Prime Video, Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Speed?
Speed runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
What is Speed rated?
Speed is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, A in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Speed?
Speed is directed by Jan de Bont and stars Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton, Jeff Daniels.
What is the Metascore for Speed?
Metacritic's Metascore for Speed is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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